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See all »MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his mother’s white SUV in the Monroe Town Hall parking lot Saturday morning, as Monroe police officers and Rosangela Heredia, an instructor with Yale-New Haven Hospital, ran a free child safety seat clinic. “This is helpful,” said Jessica Brito of Monroe, Dylan’s mother. “I came years ago, when my oldest son was younger and I did learn a couple things.” Brito’s older son, Nathan, is now 14. “I think it’s great,” she said of the free clinic. “It’s always helpful to make sure…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families enjoyed potato sack races on the green in front of Monroe Town Hall Friday afternoon, children made their own Super Spuds at…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road.…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that President Joe Biden approved his request for a major disaster declaration Friday, due to the historic rainfall and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Lower than expected health insurance rates, salary savings from open positions and retirements, a winter with little snow and an increase in interest…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza announced new appointments during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. When Kobza was asked to leave his role as assistant superintendent to lead the district on a temporary basis following Jack Zamary’s paid…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Seniors on Masuk High School’s boys and girls golf teams played a round of golf at Whitney Farms Golf Course late Tuesday afternoon, then posed for photos with coaches, teammates, family and friends. The event, organized by…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Board of Finance members unanimously approved a $90 million town budget with a 0.29 percent cut to the rate of taxation during a meeting held via conference call Tuesday night. Amid an economic downturn caused by the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says utility work for the Connecticut Department of Transportation project to reconstruct Pepper Street will begin shortly, followed by roadwork in the middle of June. The project, which has 90 percent funding from state…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s Girls Lacrosse team celebrated their nine graduating seniors in a ceremony in the school parking lot Sunday. Head Coach Rob Troesser said younger players, family, friends and members of Masuk Boys Lacrosse and youth lacrosse…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order in May giving dog owners a grace period through July 31, before a late fee for dog licensing is imposed. Penalties are usually issued in June. Monroe residents with dogs…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza presented a list of proposed cuts to the Board of Education to make up for a $1,038,898 budget hole, should teachers not agree to forgo raises in fiscal year 2020-21. The…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Businesses hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic will have a point person from the town to help them navigate through disaster relief programs, while getting back on their feet. First Selectman Ken Kellogg appointed William Holsworth, a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 2018 Chevrolet Traverse was reported stolen from a driveway on Knorr Road Friday morning. The couple that owns the vehicle had possession of the key fob, believed they had a spare, but did not know where…
Read MoreThe following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — The number of confirmed cases in Monroe, as of yesterday evening’s report from the State Department of Public Health, is 104. On Friday, the governor issued a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his mother’s white SUV in the Monroe Town Hall parking lot Saturday morning, as Monroe police officers and Rosangela Heredia, an instructor with Yale-New Haven Hospital, ran a free child safety seat clinic.…
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Business
See all »Esli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »ENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road. The Panthers did just that with a convincing 49-6 win at Enfield on Friday night. Quarterback Aaron Champagne completed 11 of 20 pass attempts for 208 yards and a trio of touchdowns. He also rushed five times for 37 yards. Shane Walker had six receptions for 122 yards and a pair of TDs. Max Viglione had three catches for 65 yards and a TD to go along with three rushes for 20 yards Gavin…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team lost a pair of home meets Friday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, but recorded plenty…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It has been a strong beginning of the season for the Masuk High girls soccer team — unbeaten in its first five contests.…
Read MoreMonroe Public Schools has an opening for an athletic trainer at Masuk High School. Those interested in applying can view the details below: Job Title: Athletic…
Read MoreEducation
See all »MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Name: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield…
Name: Joanna Vizcarrondo Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: This is my first year teaching!…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
MONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with…
MONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and…
Home & Garden
See all »You may not know the name, but you most likely have seen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is an…
Hummingbirds are a treat to see. They are so quick you often hear the hum before you see…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…